Doritos Taco Pasta Salad

Doritos Taco Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

3 cups rotini pasta (cooked and cooled)

1 lb (450 g) ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup crushed Doritos (nacho cheese flavor)

1/2 cup corn (optional)

1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)

1/2 cup Catalina or French dressing

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the pasta:

Boil the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool completely.

Prepare the beef:

In a pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and a little water (according to packet instructions). Cook for a few minutes, then let it cool.

Mix the salad:

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, seasoned beef, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, corn, onion, and shredded cheese.

Add dressing:

Pour in the dressing and mix well until everything is coated.

Add Doritos:

Just before serving, gently fold in the crushed Doritos to keep them crunchy.

Serve:

Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tip:

Add avocado, black beans, or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor!

Ingredients:

3 cups rotini pasta (cooked and cooled)

1 lb (450 g) ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup crushed Doritos (nacho cheese flavor)

1/2 cup corn (optional)

1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)

1/2 cup Catalina or French dressing

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the pasta:

Boil the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool completely.

Prepare the beef:

In a pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and a little water (according to packet instructions). Cook for a few minutes, then let it cool.

Mix the salad:

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, seasoned beef, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, corn, onion, and shredded cheese.

Add dressing:

Pour in the dressing and mix well until everything is coated.

Add Doritos:

Just before serving, gently fold in the crushed Doritos to keep them crunchy.

Serve:

Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tip:

Add avocado, black beans, or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor!